1 The people who in darkness pined
have seen a glorious light;
the people dwell in day, who dwelt
in death's surrounding night.

2 To hail your rise, O better Sun,
the gathering nations come,
rejoicing as when reapers bear
the harvest treasures home.

3 To us a Child of hope is born,
to us a Son is given,
and on his shoulders ever rests
all power in earth and heaven.

4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
forevermore adored,
the Wonderful, the Counselor,
the great and mighty Lord.

5 His reign of righteous government
shall over all extend,
for peace and justice shall abound
in the world without end.